MainStay Suites Rapid City

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Main Stay Suites
9 (394 reviews)
3321 Outfitter Road , Rapid City , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Inadequate cleanliness
Limited breakfast options
Old furniture and amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
Some reviews indicated cleanliness issues including unemptied trash and a dirty fridge.
Service
9.86
Staff were described as friendly, regardless of mixed feedback on service quality.
Location
9.9
Convenient location for accessing nearby attractions like Mount Rushmore.
Room Quality
8.85
Rooms were mostly described as clean and spacious, though some mentioned they needed upgrades.
Amenities
8.88
Limited amenities were noted, but the pool area was appreciated by guests.
Value for Money
8.84
Value is average; some guests expected more from their stay given the price.
Food and Beverage
7.89
The breakfast was frequently criticized for being lacking in options.
Overall Experience
9.86
Overall, most felt it was a satisfactory stay despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 04:05

Property Description

Residential-Style Extended Stay Hotel
The MainStay Suites in Rapid City, SD offers a comfortable extended stay experience with convenient access to local attractions like Cabela’s and Ellsworth Air Force Base.

Convenient Amenities
Guests can enjoy the indoor heated pool, on-site laundry service, Fitness Center, 24-hour sundries shop, free airport transportation, and complimentary high-speed Internet.

Home-Like Accommodations
Each guest room is equipped with kitchen facilities, a flat-screen TV, coffee maker, microwave, and more. Some rooms even feature a sofa sleeper for extra comfort.

Book your stay at MainStay Suites for a relaxing and convenient experience in Rapid City, SD.

Important information:

Please note that you must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: RAP

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 394 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 8.85
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 7.89
Overall Experience: 9.86
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Reeder • couple • us
10
Excellent
Pros:

Everything

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Reeder • couple • us
10
My husband and I was traveling from Florida to see Mount Rushmore for the first time. I accidentally came across mainsta
Pros:

Location, cleanliness, spacious, kitchenette, very clean, and we could get it at the last minute.

Cons:

Everything was great!

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Holly • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Clean (except for the sofa bed), great size and the kitchenette was good to have

Cons:

The pillows weren't great and there was only one conditioning shampoo for 4ppl for 3nts

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • family_with_children • us
8
We liked the room overall, just a few things that need to addressed and fixed.
Pros:

The room was spacious and the beds were very comfortable. I also liked that we were placed on the first floor of the building with our room facing toward Bass Pro and not the main parking lot.

Cons:

The breakfast was very subpar. It would be nice to have more breakfast options, such as bagels, microwavable sandwiches, fruits, etc.
Also, we had sugar ants in our room as well as thick black hair all over the bathroom floor when we checked in.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Ky • extended_group • us
10
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Fran • family_with_children • hn
9
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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T4321UNthomasp • Business
2
Beware the fake good reviews! Read the bad ones, they are true!
Pros:

This is the worst hotel I’ve stayed in since starting a job that has me traveling 3-4 times a year. I’m at the end of my 2 week stay here. Also, 3 other coworkers stayed at the same time and would agree.

To start with the free breakfast is garbage when they are fully stocked but as the week goes by, they run out of supplies. For example, they have been out of peanut butter, cream cheese, milk, orange juice and even one morning they were out of coffee. That pretty much cuts your breakfast choices in half unless you’re ok with dry cereal.

Next, my room air conditioner must be set on the lowest setting just to keep the room somewhat comfortable. The carpet in my room is gross with sticky spots all over so I have to wear my crocs at all times. The bed is old and sags in spots and the pillows are old and flat. There is 1 pot to cook in, 1 fork, 1 dull steak knife, 1 small bowl but there are at least more than 1 plate and glass. The WiFi also drops in and out which makes working and school work much more tedious than it needs to be.

I could go on but it probably won’t do any good other than to warn other travelers. If you have a choice don’t stay here.

2026-06-12 • via Tripadvisor
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Irene • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Quiet place. Easily accessible room.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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D • family_with_children • us
1
That was my first and will be my last time staying there.
Cons:

Some of the outlets in the room did not have power, and some lights went out. They also shut the water off for a couple of hours during our stay without any warning/notice.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Toni • family_with_children • us
9
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Tiger • extended_group • us
4
Definitely will stay somewhere else
Pros:

The location was ok. The beds were ok to sleep in. The staff was good when i left some items. They did not call me i happen to stop by for a charger left in the room.

Cons:

The breakfast was ok. The pool was horrible. our eyes were dry and burned when we got splashed. there was no towels.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Butcher • family_with_children • us
8
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • family_with_children • us
2
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Greg • solo_traveller • us
8
would stay there again
Pros:

clean, nice room

Cons:

more places close by to eat

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Matt • couple • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
10
Would definitely stay again
Pros:

Location, quiet, staff team were very nice, and very comfortable beds

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Paula • extended_group • us
3
Dissatisfied when someone false advertises
Pros:

Left too early to participate in the breakfast

Cons:

We stayed here because there was airport shuttle offered. I even put in a request in advance online when I booked the room. When we arrived we were told that the shuttle was full at that time for “crew” members. We scrambled to find a ride to the airport. The service that picked us up said the same thing happened to someone else the week before. Do not offer a service that you do not have.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • family_with_children • us
6
Short but sweet.
Pros:

Liked the location. Liked that there were a few kitchen necessities available for use.

Cons:

Breakfast was disappointing. Didn't have enough pillows for our room. Lock on bathroom door was broken.
Bathroom

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee